Here is the link to my new blog..."Leesa meets Nessie" just doesn't make sense on this side of the world!
www.thelifeofleesa.blogspot.com.au
God's blessings xxx
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Saturday, 19 January 2013
New beginnings
I have been putting off this entry, because I know this will be the last time I write on my Scotland blog. It's quite bizarre being back here - change in climate, people, scenery, timezone....lots to adjust to! Before getting on to that though, a recap on the last 2ish weeks:
I had such a lovely time in London with Ray and Hilary....it was nice to have some time to catch my breath before the long journey home! We went to Hampton Court, and then I took a last trip into the city for a bit more exploring. It was quite nice to explore without a to do list or feeling that I had to fit lots into the day.
Following this were two rather long flights, both of which were full with me stuck in the middle! They were lovely people to chat to but alas no sleep :( Going through passport security and customs at Melbourne was crazy...we were in line for 1.5 hours and I nearly missed my flight back to tas. It's quite sad to travel overseas and come back to realise the worst airport in the world is in your own country! The lines were so long and full of people for whom this was their first impression of Australia...not a good impression I'm thinking!
And so, my first impressions of being back in tas? There's so much (too much?) space! Roads are bigger, blocks of land are bigger, even the sky is bigger (don't get all scientific and tell me it's not...I say it is). I really miss the cosyness of Scotland...I think somehow the atmosphere there creates a closer sense of community too. Life here is taking shape again though. I'm staying with lovely friends, have got a car, and am starting to reconnect with people. A more permanent place to live is just around the corner too :) Speaking of cars, I'd better introduce her: Her name is Maud and she's a 1997 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
And so that's all.....for now. I'm starting another blog so will post the link to it when it's set up. Time now to go and soak up some sun. Thank you for following my journey! God's blessings xxxx
I had such a lovely time in London with Ray and Hilary....it was nice to have some time to catch my breath before the long journey home! We went to Hampton Court, and then I took a last trip into the city for a bit more exploring. It was quite nice to explore without a to do list or feeling that I had to fit lots into the day.
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| Food craving satisfied! |
Following this were two rather long flights, both of which were full with me stuck in the middle! They were lovely people to chat to but alas no sleep :( Going through passport security and customs at Melbourne was crazy...we were in line for 1.5 hours and I nearly missed my flight back to tas. It's quite sad to travel overseas and come back to realise the worst airport in the world is in your own country! The lines were so long and full of people for whom this was their first impression of Australia...not a good impression I'm thinking!
And so, my first impressions of being back in tas? There's so much (too much?) space! Roads are bigger, blocks of land are bigger, even the sky is bigger (don't get all scientific and tell me it's not...I say it is). I really miss the cosyness of Scotland...I think somehow the atmosphere there creates a closer sense of community too. Life here is taking shape again though. I'm staying with lovely friends, have got a car, and am starting to reconnect with people. A more permanent place to live is just around the corner too :) Speaking of cars, I'd better introduce her: Her name is Maud and she's a 1997 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
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| Meet Maud - my latest old lady car ;) |
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| Hanging out with Dad :) |
And so that's all.....for now. I'm starting another blog so will post the link to it when it's set up. Time now to go and soak up some sun. Thank you for following my journey! God's blessings xxxx
Monday, 7 January 2013
A year of blessings
I've just left Inverness on the train, starting the long journey back to Aus. Usually saying goodbyes and leaving a place is hugely sad for me, but God is really protecting my heart. I have an absolute feeling of thankfulness for this last year and every wonderful person I've met and shared life with. What a life-changing adventure it's been and such a testimony to God's provision! Humanly speaking, it's rather ridiculous to move to the other side of the world, knowing no one, having no job and completely unsure of what to expect. And then to find that not only does God protect me and allow everything to fall perfectly into place, but He uses it to shape me and change me for the better :) So in many ways this doesn't feel like the end of a journey, but rather just the beginning.......
Time to sign off. Six hours of train trip done, two more to go. I'm spending tonight and tomorrow night
(Mon and Tues) in London with Ray and Hilary before flying out at 10pm on Wednesday. Touchdown in Tas will be at 1:35pm on Friday. God's blessings. See you soon/missing you already!
This last week my camera has been working overtime, taking last-minute snaps of beautiful friends, places I want to remember, and....carrots. Sorry in advance for the lovely people whom I didn't get piccys with. Even without photos I'm unlikely to forget a lovely smile :)
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| Leah and Ashish (Leah is Nessie's new owner!!) |
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| I think everyone needs a favourite swing. This is mine! |
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| An early morning walk in the snow and rain with Iwona |
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| Hanging out in the office at my very favourite Hilton Church (notice the standard freezing-cold-office attire!) |
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| with the wonderfully talented Dot :) |
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| At least for now, this has to be my fave music. It's quite lovely to shop to the sound of bagpipes! |
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| Duncan, Shona, Rory, Peter (and Eilidh behind the camera) - a beautiful family! |
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| Favourite shop...a charity shop of course! |
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| Victoria market....great place for window shopping and craft stuff :) |
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| Dinner with friends....Selina is looking particularly angelic :) |
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| Part of the amazing LightHouse team ....lovely Annie and Adrienne :) |
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| Compulsory hugs with non-hugger Calum...tehehe! |
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| This is the selection of carrots available at Morrisons. Shredded carrot, carrot batons (a personal favourite), sliced carrot, diced carrot and swede, and carrot and herb mix. There are also regular carrots but that seems rather boring now! |
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| Emma - an amazing housemate and fellow crochet-addict! |
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| Favourite road sign. Every time I drive past I look out in vain for the humped pelican but I've never seen him. I'm thinking someone didn't obey the sign and he got squished :( |
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| Lovely housemate Bregtje and I posing in the mirror :) |
Time to sign off. Six hours of train trip done, two more to go. I'm spending tonight and tomorrow night
(Mon and Tues) in London with Ray and Hilary before flying out at 10pm on Wednesday. Touchdown in Tas will be at 1:35pm on Friday. God's blessings. See you soon/missing you already!
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